MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival
@magfest.org
A four day, 24-hour event dedicated to music and video games located in National Harbor, MD. Hosted by MAGFest, Inc. - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a better place through video games. https://www.magfest.org/
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MAGStock is already gearing up for campers and we're looking for performers, vendors, and activities for 2026!
Performers - forms.gle/GDHcUPcbaSYa...
Vendors - magstock.org/artist-alley/
Activities - forms.gle/a4sDyBtthWwZ...
Performers - forms.gle/GDHcUPcbaSYa...
Vendors - magstock.org/artist-alley/
Activities - forms.gle/a4sDyBtthWwZ...
Howdy folks! Due to a server error, you may notice a... few reminder emails came to you regarding your Hotel Lottery entries. Our server just really, really wanted to make sure you got those reminders. 😭 We're handling the problem now, but there may be a delay in email communications until tomorrow.
October 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Howdy folks! Due to a server error, you may notice a... few reminder emails came to you regarding your Hotel Lottery entries. Our server just really, really wanted to make sure you got those reminders. 😭 We're handling the problem now, but there may be a delay in email communications until tomorrow.
Once upon a time, a game was made in a basement, bedroom, garage, or wherever the magic happened. Now it has 2 DAYS LEFT to make its way to #SuperMAGFest 2027!
Submit your #Homebrew game to the #IndieRetro Showcase: bit.ly/MCSIR27S
Submissions close: September 30th, 11:59 PM EST
Submit your #Homebrew game to the #IndieRetro Showcase: bit.ly/MCSIR27S
Submissions close: September 30th, 11:59 PM EST
September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Once upon a time, a game was made in a basement, bedroom, garage, or wherever the magic happened. Now it has 2 DAYS LEFT to make its way to #SuperMAGFest 2027!
Submit your #Homebrew game to the #IndieRetro Showcase: bit.ly/MCSIR27S
Submissions close: September 30th, 11:59 PM EST
Submit your #Homebrew game to the #IndieRetro Showcase: bit.ly/MCSIR27S
Submissions close: September 30th, 11:59 PM EST
We're hosting an AMA RIGHT NOW on Reddit about the 2027 Super MAGFest Hotel Lottery with our Hotel Queen, Colette! Please note that this is about Hotels ONLY, we unfortunately cannot answer questions about badges (because we aren't the people qualified to do that). Come ask your Hotel questions!
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September 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
We're hosting an AMA RIGHT NOW on Reddit about the 2027 Super MAGFest Hotel Lottery with our Hotel Queen, Colette! Please note that this is about Hotels ONLY, we unfortunately cannot answer questions about badges (because we aren't the people qualified to do that). Come ask your Hotel questions!
Y'all. We did know we would sell out eventually but we did NOT know we would sell out in less than 12 hours. We are currently SOLD OUT of badges. Please stay tuned into our social media accounts and newsletters for any and all updates we may have. We just need some rest. 🥲
September 18, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Y'all. We did know we would sell out eventually but we did NOT know we would sell out in less than 12 hours. We are currently SOLD OUT of badges. Please stay tuned into our social media accounts and newsletters for any and all updates we may have. We just need some rest. 🥲
We’re expected to potentially sell out of badges at some point throughout the night. I know, we’re as shocked as you guys are. Try to get your badge as soon as you can! 😬
September 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
We’re expected to potentially sell out of badges at some point throughout the night. I know, we’re as shocked as you guys are. Try to get your badge as soon as you can! 😬
⚠️ Super MAGFest 2027 Pre-Registration is LIVE! 🏹
super.magfest.org/attend/regis...
Please remember that you must have a MAGFest ID in order to register this year! We recommend everyone have their own MAGFest ID, but one MAGFest ID can buy badges for several people. More info on the site!
super.magfest.org/attend/regis...
Please remember that you must have a MAGFest ID in order to register this year! We recommend everyone have their own MAGFest ID, but one MAGFest ID can buy badges for several people. More info on the site!
September 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM
⚠️ Super MAGFest 2027 Pre-Registration is LIVE! 🏹
super.magfest.org/attend/regis...
Please remember that you must have a MAGFest ID in order to register this year! We recommend everyone have their own MAGFest ID, but one MAGFest ID can buy badges for several people. More info on the site!
super.magfest.org/attend/regis...
Please remember that you must have a MAGFest ID in order to register this year! We recommend everyone have their own MAGFest ID, but one MAGFest ID can buy badges for several people. More info on the site!
Super MAGFest pre-registration is postponed to tomorrow, Sept. 17 at 7pmET. Despite our scale testing, our systems experienced a significant error that prevented anyone from purchasing a badge. We’re sorry this happened, and our launch team is working hard on the fixes! See you again tomorrow night!
September 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Super MAGFest pre-registration is postponed to tomorrow, Sept. 17 at 7pmET. Despite our scale testing, our systems experienced a significant error that prevented anyone from purchasing a badge. We’re sorry this happened, and our launch team is working hard on the fixes! See you again tomorrow night!
Hey y’all, we’re currently having unexpected server issues and are actively working on a fix. Expect an update at 8pm ET tonight. 🙇
September 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Hey y’all, we’re currently having unexpected server issues and are actively working on a fix. Expect an update at 8pm ET tonight. 🙇
Panels aren't the only application that's open, now is also the time to submit Makerspace Classes! Our rooms hold either 30 or 60 people and can have power at the tables! For questions about classes, please email [email protected].
Apply via the Panel Application Form at -
Apply via the Panel Application Form at -
September 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Panels aren't the only application that's open, now is also the time to submit Makerspace Classes! Our rooms hold either 30 or 60 people and can have power at the tables! For questions about classes, please email [email protected].
Apply via the Panel Application Form at -
Apply via the Panel Application Form at -
The DRAGFest Performer Application for Super MAGFest 2027 is NOW OPEN! Share with your friends and get applications in quick before the application closes on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND!
Application link: tinyurl.com/4utfwcc9
Application link: tinyurl.com/4utfwcc9
September 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The DRAGFest Performer Application for Super MAGFest 2027 is NOW OPEN! Share with your friends and get applications in quick before the application closes on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND!
Application link: tinyurl.com/4utfwcc9
Application link: tinyurl.com/4utfwcc9
Did you attend MAGLabs yesterday, September 12th? Do you have feedback to give? Tell us all about it here: forms.gle/cJETfSKET8oL...
September 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Did you attend MAGLabs yesterday, September 12th? Do you have feedback to give? Tell us all about it here: forms.gle/cJETfSKET8oL...
JAMS (Journal and Anime Manga Studies) and MAGES (Music and Gaming Education Symposium) are combing forces to invite a select few to present critical and scholarly perspectives on video games, tabletop games, music, and their histories at Super MAGFest 2027!
September 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
JAMS (Journal and Anime Manga Studies) and MAGES (Music and Gaming Education Symposium) are combing forces to invite a select few to present critical and scholarly perspectives on video games, tabletop games, music, and their histories at Super MAGFest 2027!
Today's the day: it's Fall MAGLabs!
We first want to update that due to the weather, all music performances have been moved back into the warehouse to keep everyone safe and dry!
ALSO, starting today you can get the exclusive MAGLabs Marzen - Gamemaster's Brew - only at Peabody Heights Brewery.
We first want to update that due to the weather, all music performances have been moved back into the warehouse to keep everyone safe and dry!
ALSO, starting today you can get the exclusive MAGLabs Marzen - Gamemaster's Brew - only at Peabody Heights Brewery.
September 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Today's the day: it's Fall MAGLabs!
We first want to update that due to the weather, all music performances have been moved back into the warehouse to keep everyone safe and dry!
ALSO, starting today you can get the exclusive MAGLabs Marzen - Gamemaster's Brew - only at Peabody Heights Brewery.
We first want to update that due to the weather, all music performances have been moved back into the warehouse to keep everyone safe and dry!
ALSO, starting today you can get the exclusive MAGLabs Marzen - Gamemaster's Brew - only at Peabody Heights Brewery.
The National Electronics Museum is running a booth with us featuring demos and activities at Fall MAGLabs!
They’re excited to bring some of their hands-on demonstrations to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery and share the fun of STEAM with attendees!
www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
They’re excited to bring some of their hands-on demonstrations to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery and share the fun of STEAM with attendees!
www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
September 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The National Electronics Museum is running a booth with us featuring demos and activities at Fall MAGLabs!
They’re excited to bring some of their hands-on demonstrations to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery and share the fun of STEAM with attendees!
www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
They’re excited to bring some of their hands-on demonstrations to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery and share the fun of STEAM with attendees!
www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
Information about badges and hotels for Super MAGFest 2027 has left our hands and is travelling via internet to your inboxes! If you're NOT signed up for our newsletter, we have a few things to tell you about:
super.magfest.org/news/super-magfest-2027-pre-registration-opens-september-16-at-7pm-et
super.magfest.org/news/super-magfest-2027-pre-registration-opens-september-16-at-7pm-et
September 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Information about badges and hotels for Super MAGFest 2027 has left our hands and is travelling via internet to your inboxes! If you're NOT signed up for our newsletter, we have a few things to tell you about:
super.magfest.org/news/super-magfest-2027-pre-registration-opens-september-16-at-7pm-et
super.magfest.org/news/super-magfest-2027-pre-registration-opens-september-16-at-7pm-et
Good news, everyone! We'll be sending out an email TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 9th) containing details about some big updates on badges, hotels, and more! We'll have the information on our website AND we will be posting to our social media accounts as well, but we suggest subscribing -
September 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Good news, everyone! We'll be sending out an email TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 9th) containing details about some big updates on badges, hotels, and more! We'll have the information on our website AND we will be posting to our social media accounts as well, but we suggest subscribing -
We have two Indie Devs joining us for Fall MAGLabs this Saturday: SHMUP Survivors and Ashcroft!
SHMUP Survivors is an arcade-like top down shoot 'em up inspired by games like Vampire Survivors made with PICO-8, and Ashcroft is a high-octane, Metroidvania-inspired Platform Fighter where -
SHMUP Survivors is an arcade-like top down shoot 'em up inspired by games like Vampire Survivors made with PICO-8, and Ashcroft is a high-octane, Metroidvania-inspired Platform Fighter where -
September 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We have two Indie Devs joining us for Fall MAGLabs this Saturday: SHMUP Survivors and Ashcroft!
SHMUP Survivors is an arcade-like top down shoot 'em up inspired by games like Vampire Survivors made with PICO-8, and Ashcroft is a high-octane, Metroidvania-inspired Platform Fighter where -
SHMUP Survivors is an arcade-like top down shoot 'em up inspired by games like Vampire Survivors made with PICO-8, and Ashcroft is a high-octane, Metroidvania-inspired Platform Fighter where -
MAGLabs has a NEW TTRPG Room and Vendor Space located behind Main Stage!
Join a tabletop game with Severed Books or Dent Education just past the doors to the left of the stage. Fall MAGLabs is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery!
Join a tabletop game with Severed Books or Dent Education just past the doors to the left of the stage. Fall MAGLabs is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery!
September 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
MAGLabs has a NEW TTRPG Room and Vendor Space located behind Main Stage!
Join a tabletop game with Severed Books or Dent Education just past the doors to the left of the stage. Fall MAGLabs is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery!
Join a tabletop game with Severed Books or Dent Education just past the doors to the left of the stage. Fall MAGLabs is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery!
Fall MAGLabs Panel Spotlight: Worldbuilding Repair Shop! From 2:30pm-4:30pm at Peabody Heights on Saturday, September 12th!
Stuck in fleshing out a part of your world in a TTRPG campaign or story? Want to further flesh out your character as a player or writer?
Stuck in fleshing out a part of your world in a TTRPG campaign or story? Want to further flesh out your character as a player or writer?
September 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Fall MAGLabs Panel Spotlight: Worldbuilding Repair Shop! From 2:30pm-4:30pm at Peabody Heights on Saturday, September 12th!
Stuck in fleshing out a part of your world in a TTRPG campaign or story? Want to further flesh out your character as a player or writer?
Stuck in fleshing out a part of your world in a TTRPG campaign or story? Want to further flesh out your character as a player or writer?
The Pathfinder department is looking for volunteers to help explore, report, and cooperate during Super MAGFest 2027! Tabletop roleplaying games are offered each day of the event and those interested in volunteering to run games or support the department are encouraged to complete the following -
September 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
The Pathfinder department is looking for volunteers to help explore, report, and cooperate during Super MAGFest 2027! Tabletop roleplaying games are offered each day of the event and those interested in volunteering to run games or support the department are encouraged to complete the following -
Music announcements are done, but that doesn't mean we're finished telling you all about the other fun things to do at Fall MAGLabs! We have quite a few ✨free activities✨ to take part in, including Free Play Crafts!
September 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Music announcements are done, but that doesn't mean we're finished telling you all about the other fun things to do at Fall MAGLabs! We have quite a few ✨free activities✨ to take part in, including Free Play Crafts!
Capping off our band announcements for Fall MAGLabs is the one and only Steel Samurai!
@steelsamurai.bsky.social plays an eclectic mix of deep-cut video game tracks and vigorous nods to film, TV and other pop culture tunes! Catch them on September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery during Fall MAGLabs!
@steelsamurai.bsky.social plays an eclectic mix of deep-cut video game tracks and vigorous nods to film, TV and other pop culture tunes! Catch them on September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery during Fall MAGLabs!
September 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Capping off our band announcements for Fall MAGLabs is the one and only Steel Samurai!
@steelsamurai.bsky.social plays an eclectic mix of deep-cut video game tracks and vigorous nods to film, TV and other pop culture tunes! Catch them on September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery during Fall MAGLabs!
@steelsamurai.bsky.social plays an eclectic mix of deep-cut video game tracks and vigorous nods to film, TV and other pop culture tunes! Catch them on September 12th at Peabody Heights Brewery during Fall MAGLabs!
Are you attending Fall MAGLabs? Do you like to play music? Well then get excited, because DC VGM Jams will be hosting open jams from 12-3:30pm!
Don't miss out and get to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, September 12th!
www.vgmjams.com/washington-dc
Don't miss out and get to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, September 12th!
www.vgmjams.com/washington-dc
September 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Are you attending Fall MAGLabs? Do you like to play music? Well then get excited, because DC VGM Jams will be hosting open jams from 12-3:30pm!
Don't miss out and get to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, September 12th!
www.vgmjams.com/washington-dc
Don't miss out and get to Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, September 12th!
www.vgmjams.com/washington-dc
Our next band announcement for Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery is ZAKU!
ZAKU is a Philly-based wind-synth-fronted instrumental band that combines 80s jazz fusion, new wave, and British heavy metal. Catch them and all of our other great bands at Fall MAGLabs on Saturday, September 12th 2026!
ZAKU is a Philly-based wind-synth-fronted instrumental band that combines 80s jazz fusion, new wave, and British heavy metal. Catch them and all of our other great bands at Fall MAGLabs on Saturday, September 12th 2026!
August 31, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Our next band announcement for Fall MAGLabs at Peabody Heights Brewery is ZAKU!
ZAKU is a Philly-based wind-synth-fronted instrumental band that combines 80s jazz fusion, new wave, and British heavy metal. Catch them and all of our other great bands at Fall MAGLabs on Saturday, September 12th 2026!
ZAKU is a Philly-based wind-synth-fronted instrumental band that combines 80s jazz fusion, new wave, and British heavy metal. Catch them and all of our other great bands at Fall MAGLabs on Saturday, September 12th 2026!
magFAST content submissions for Super MAGFest 2027 are LIVE!
Submit your content (all your ideas) NOW for a spot in the lineup! Applications close WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH!
tinyurl.com/3a3a2uyd
Submit your content (all your ideas) NOW for a spot in the lineup! Applications close WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH!
tinyurl.com/3a3a2uyd
August 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
magFAST content submissions for Super MAGFest 2027 are LIVE!
Submit your content (all your ideas) NOW for a spot in the lineup! Applications close WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH!
tinyurl.com/3a3a2uyd
Submit your content (all your ideas) NOW for a spot in the lineup! Applications close WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH!
tinyurl.com/3a3a2uyd